PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 9 -- Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's decision to hold the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj is being seen as a concerted attempt by the Congress to reconnect with students and young voters while seeking to regain lost political ground in the state.

The choice of Prayagraj is significant. The city, formerly known as Allahabad, has been a stronghold of the Congress since the pre-Independence era and has produced several prominent leaders of the party. At the same time, it is one of the biggest hubs for competitive examination aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. Students from across Purvanchal and other parts of the state come here to prepare for gover...